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RK59 VZR

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,227 mi
Last recorded82,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 79,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 79,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 77,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 72,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 66,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,888 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,887 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,611 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror Glass Loose on its Backing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 44,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror Glass Loose on its Backing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,479 miles

emission too clean

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,248 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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RK59 VZR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK59 VZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK59 VZR registered?

RK59 VZR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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